Cereus fricii
Backeb.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCereus fricii is a species of Cereus from Venezuela.
Description
A tropical cactus producing pink fruit with white pulp.
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Edible Uses
The fruit pulp is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, South America, Venezuela,
Propagation
Seed - Cuttings
Synonyms
Cephalocereus fricii (Backeb.) BorgCephalocereus russellianus RoseSubpilocereus fricii (Backeb.) Backeb.Subpilocereus russelianus (Rose) Backeb.
Also Known As
Cardon peludo, Kayuus
References (3)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 841 (As Subpilocereus russelianus)
- Martin, F. W., et al, 1987, Perennial Edible Fruits of the Tropics. USDA Handbook 642 p 84 (As Cephalocereus russellianus)
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
